Chapter 4 – Information Technology

47110.2 Purpose

• It is the goal of the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to ensure e-mail communications are being created, maintained and retained consistent with CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation policy and state and federal laws. The purpose of this policy is to detail the standards relating to the use of e-mail on the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation network and is intended to:

  • Protect CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation information.

  • Describe privacy considerations when using the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation e-mail system.

  • Outline the acceptable usage rules when using the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation e-mail system.

  • Maintain availability of the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation e-mail system to sustain critical business operations.

• Proper e-mail usage and security is a team effort involving the participation and support of every CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation employee. It is the responsibility of every computer user to know these guidelines, and to conduct his/her activities accordingly.

• This document is not all-inclusive, and the ISOInformation Security Officer has the authority and discretion to appropriately address any unacceptable behavior and/or practice not specifically mentioned herein.